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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
abs pump activating when brake pedal is depressed
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Faded (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust box deteriorated
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Faded (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Faded (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust box deteriorated
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Faded (0.1 (b))
Dipswitch does no operate on main beam when pulled with lights off
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Dipswitch does no operate on main beam when pulled with lights off
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust box deteriorated
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust box deteriorated
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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MA53 JZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA53 JZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MA53 JZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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